Kanazawa (Ishikawa Prefecture)

Shuttle into town (~25 min), bought a bus pass and headed to the Namagachi Samurai District where we walked through the Nomura Samurai Residence. The Nomuras were a wealthy samurai family who served the ruling Maeda family from the 16th century until the end of the Edo period in the mid 19th century. It was purchased by a local businessman in the early 20th century and is now owned by the city for the public to enjoy.
We then walked to Kanazawa Castle Park & the neighboring Kenroku Garden which was incredibly beautiful w/ the sunlight and Fall colors.Read more